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Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas and Propane Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, Quiet Technology, CO Sensor - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(5,142 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,142 reviews
5 Stars
4,061
4 Stars
934
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
21
1 Star
36
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas and Propane Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, Quiet Technology, CO Sensor - Blue
Customer Rating
3
Choke knob would not turn to choke, had to force it
on July 30, 2017
Posted by: Rick
from Casper Wyoming
had to force choke knob to choke, would not start in choke ,when I did get it to run in run mode,acted like choke might still be engaged as it ran a little rough. I pullled the spark plug and found the gap was 0.029 instead of 0.032, after reseting gap, ran alot better
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Powerful, but Quiet
on July 29, 2017
Posted by: High Altitude Power Man
from Columbus Ohio
I purchased this generator specifically because of it's higher than competition wattage range (for generators in the same class/style). The reason I need the higher wattage is because I have a camp set up at 2,800' above sea level, but I also want to use it at home which is about 600' above sea level. Each manufacturer (including Honda and Yamaha) indicate the percentage of power loss for each 1000' of elevation gain. Some manufacturers account for this by requiring that the end-user take the generator to an authorized dealer for a "carburetor adjustment kit" which changes the operation so that the generator only runs at high altitude. That power loss would not allow me to run all the items I want at my camp and the carb kit wouldn't let me run the generator at home. I simply needed a bigger generator and didn't want to move up to 3100W for portability and cost reasons. This generator's wattage size is perfect for me. I followed the instructions for filling the oil and gas with no problem. I could have started the generator on the first pull but decided to give a couple of rotations to work the new oil throughout the motor. I held off on the second pull, but nearly started the machine again. I only pulled a little bit on the third pull and it fired right up. I have heard the Hondas and the Yamahas in person, and they are quiet. But in my estimation, this unit is just as quiet in idle/power-saver mode. The generator obviously gets louder when drawing more current. I tested the power capacity with a 13A/120v benchtop table saw with an induction motor; generator had no problem starting and running the saw even when I made some demanding cuts. At full power, the saw was much louder than the generator. For me, the 2200/2500W is a requirement that no other manufacturer can meet in this machine class/type. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet it is. Finally, the price-point on this amount of wattage and portability was also a factor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good price
on July 28, 2017
Posted by: Dirtduck
from Decatur il
Backup for dry camping, louder then expected
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to start
on July 26, 2017
Posted by: Greg
from Escanaba, MI
I just received my IGEN 2500. Everything I needed to get it going was included in the box, including the oil. Started on the 3rd pull. Put an electric heater on it to test its output and everything worked perfectly. I bought it to provide safe, reliable power for operating my ham radio equipment off the grid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
so far so good
on July 25, 2017
Posted by: bob
from wisconsin
Started on second pull out of the box
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Nice Generator
on July 25, 2017
Posted by: Runnin a Muck Campers Traviling the U.S.
from Taneytown Maryland
I bought two of these for use when camping with my 40ft Fifth Wheel. I am very happy with how quiet they are and the ease for storage. They are light weight and easy to carry. Looking forward to using these on the road. When running them, I don't even hear them inside the camper.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Generator
on July 25, 2017
Posted by: Runnin a muck campers
from Taneytown Maryland
I am very happy with the size of this unit and ease to lift.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Powers Dometic Air Conditioner with MicroAir 364
on July 24, 2017
Posted by: Roamer
from Corvallis, Oregon
Easily powered my 13500 BTU Dometic Air Conditioner after installing a MicroAir 364 easy-start circuit in the generator's normal mode. Although, the generator would not start the Air Conditioner in the Efficiency mode. The iGen2500 with the MicroAir is a less costly, more convenient, and much lighter solution than paralleling two 2000 watt inverter generators to run the Air Conditioner. The iGen2500 display indicates about 1600 to 1800 watts when the Air Conditioner is running. The generator's Efficiency Mode is relatively quiet at no load; although at full power, the noise is in the 70+ dbA range at 1 meter. The generator's engine has a small misfire or small backfire when running, but the small misfire/backfire does not seem to effect electrical power output. I use non-ethanol premium gas having a minimum 92 octane rating. Also, the generator runs my electric Stihl chainsaw even in the efficiency mode.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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